Hi, I'm Stefano and I'm the host of "Il Vico del Poeta", a small guest house in the centre of Assisi, town of peace and magic atmospheres.
It's a long time I wanted to create a place through which share my qualities, using the house, and the unique place where I live as a picture frame. I like to talk with people and discover new point of views coming from the world and I like when I see my guests satisfied for their choice (because I know that I'm part of that choice): in a few words, when I see happy people around me.
I think details make the difference; to make a job with passion probably is not enough but it's the first step in “a well-done job”.
My idea was to keep close what I love (my family, art, my home) exploiting the possibilities offered by the place where I live: in short to create a kindly and familiar way to give hospitality. Added to this I liked the possibility to preserve a place, a historical building full of memories, sharing with people some of those memories. My advice is the free mingling with the local colours, even if for few days or few hours: to be a traveller, not a tourist (because each of us is in his small a traveller).
Assisi has many different and interesting faces: going around without a strict plane, carried away by the maze of streets is the best way to find our self and bringing back home an amazing quietness.
Each person has the possibility to express an own private desire because everything here, including the stone, seems as having an answer, a suggestion for soul.
Here you can enjoy even just look to the sky.
Every word is a whisper and the time seems really rest.

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Reviews From Guests

Stefano was an outstanding host. He went above and beyond in so many ways, including taking us to and from the station. His hospitality was gratefully received and his love for Assisi well placed. I highly recommend this beautiful and gentle town with a host to match. Mille Grazie

Assisi is a must see destination. It feels like a place lost in time that has the charm of many years ago. Stephano's apartment is the perfect spot to explore this village. The apartment had everything needed to make our stay comfortable and relaxed. It even had a real working fireplace stocked with wood for a chilly night. It is not often you can find this while on vacation! But what made the apartment unforgettable was Stephano himself. He is that special type of person who will go out of his way to help you and make sure your trip is memorable and you have everything you need. He went out of his way to drive us to the hermitage as we did no have a car. and when we realized that our train left very early in the morning and it was hard to find a taxi he personally drove us to the train station! Often times when traveling it is all about the sites and destinations and one tend to overlook the interesting people and kind people you meet on the way. We will not forget Stephano or his apartment. He made our trip to Assisi truly special. We hope to return soon. Thanks again for everything!
Christopher + Adriana

Although I stayed at Vico del Poeta only for one night, this has been one of my best Airbnb experiences to date. Stefano made us feel very welcome and comfortable, the flat was extremely clean and well decorated, and the location was ideal. I am looking forward to going back!

Stefano is the perfect host. Even though we only stayed one night in Assisi, his lodging was my favorite of our trip. His welcome started with his offer to pick us up from the train station, which was greatly appreciated. He proceded to introduce us to his very comfortable, cosy flat. Everything was clean and working. The flat is as described and photographed. He leaves a breakfast basket on the doorstep in the morning. I must say the bread and croissant were the best I had on our trip. We were able to leave our luggage with him until we needed to catch our train to Rome late in the afternoon. While he couldn't take us to the train station, he was able to take us to the bus station and even had some spare bus tickets that he generously shared with us.
All and all, Stefanno made our trip, short though it was, to Assisi very memorable. I would love to come back and stay again.

The studio, and Stefano, were wonderful. Stefano picked us up at the train station (which we were not expecting) and dropped us off when we left. He provided us with a sumptuous breakfast every morning, left in a basket outside our door. And the studio room ("Petra") was perfect: The kitchen was well enough equipped for cooking, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom modern. The location is unbeatable: a quiet section of the old town, right at the top of the hill, only a few minutes' walk from the central square (Piazza Commune).

This is a lovely, beautifully presented apartment near all the main sights of Assisi. It was a pleasure to stay here and I would happily return. Stefano was very helpful with everything and was always on hand for advice or anything else.

The apartment is cozy and perfect and Stefano is an extraordinary host! He is knowledgeable about Assisi and a really interesting person and conversationalist. First, Stefano went above and beyond when our plans fell through for the night before we were supposed to arrive in Assisi--he allowed us to come a day early, on short notice, and even picked us up at the train station late at night on the day his sister was having a baby. If that weren't enough, the apartment was extremely clean despite our early arrival and had everything we needed for a four night stay. The bed was soft and comfortable. There was plenty of hot water and it was easy to heat the place--you have control of your own temperature, which is nice. It was quiet (the walls are thick) and we slept well. We woke each morning to a thoughtfully composed breakfast--tons of delicious food--delivered to our door. This is wonderful for us because we are allergic to gluten and eggs, so we're tough to feed and it can be hard to find breakfast. This is the first place we've stayed where a host tried hard and succeeded in giving us breakfast that really worked. Also, best price in Assisi. Cheaper than a hotel and with far, far more benefits. I highly recommend Stefano's place!

Stefano's studio in Assisi was incredible. It was our first time using AirBNB and we doubt that any future experience will come close to the one we had. He was very accommodating and even picked us up and took us back to the bus station down the hill(as the train station and Assisi are a small drive from each other). Breakfast served in a cute basket awaiting us at the front door every morning with local favorites and a kitchen stocked with all the necessities for a couple. It was cozy retreat in a beautiful stone-walled oasis. Even the water pressure was amazing- and not to mention the rainfall shower head! We would come back in a heartbeat if we could!

Stefano is very nice, friendly and helpfull, picking us up at the train station. His place is very spacious and confortable, but not very bright. It's very central too, so it was perfect to visit the Giotto's frescoes at the basilica.